| USS Alaska (SSBN-732) | |
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 USS Alaska (SSBN-732) | |
| Career (US) |  |
| Namesake: | The U.S. state of Alaska |
| Ordered: | 27 February 1978 |
| Builder: | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Laid down: | 9 March 1983 |
| Launched: | 12 January 1985 |
| Sponsored by: | Mrs. Catherine Stevens |
| Commissioned: | 25 January 1986 |
| Homeport: | Kings Bay, Georgia |
| Motto: | Alert, Confident, Able |
| Status: | in active service, as of 2024[update] |
| Badge: |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine |
| Displacement: | |
| Length: | 560 ft (170 m) |
| Beam: | 42 ft (13 m)[1] |
| Draft: | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Propulsion: | |
| Speed: | Greater than 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)[3] |
| Test depth: | Greater than 800 feet (240 m)[3] |
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USS Alaska (SSBN-732), is a United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine which has been in commission since 1986. She is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Territory or State of Alaska.
Construction and commissioning[]
The contract to build Alaska was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 27 February 1978 and her keel was laid down there on 9 March 1983. She was launched on 12 January 1985, sponsored by Mrs. Catherine Stevens, and commissioned on 25 January 1986, with Captain Paul L. Callahan in command of the Blue Crew and Captain Charles J. Chotvacs in command of the Gold Crew.
Service history[]
Alaska's original home port was Bangor, Washington. Alaska's current home port is Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.
The Alaska was awarded the 2011 and 2012 Navy Battle Effectiveness "E" ("Battle E") award for being the most valuable strategic asset based out of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. In a testament to her both BLUE and GOLD crews' extraordinary work ethic and drive for mission accomplishment, she also received the coveted Commander, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Omaha Trophy for both 2011 and 2012 for being the best SSBN throughout the fleet. The Omaha Trophy reflects the command's primary missions, emphasis on strategic deterrence, and evolving role in global operations.[4][5][6][7]
Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Ohio-class SSGN-726". http://www.fas.org/programs/ssp/man/uswpns/navy/submarines/ssgn726_ohio.html. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frost, Peter. "Newport News contract awarded". http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_subs_0424apr24,0,5810806.story. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Submarine Frequently Asked Questions". http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/faq.html. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ↑ "SUBLANT Announces Battle 'E' Winners". US Navy. http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=64620. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ "SUBLANT Announces 2012 Battle 'E' Winners". US Navy. http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=71310. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ↑ "Omaha Trophy winners announced". U.S. Strategic Command. http://www.stratcom.mil/news/2012/308/Omaha_Trophy_winners_announced/. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ↑ "USSTRATCOM Announces Omaha Trophy Winners". U.S. Strategic Command. http://www.stratcom.mil/news/2013/378/USSTRATCOM_Announces_Omaha_Trophy_Winners/. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
References[]
- This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
- Photo gallery of Alaska (SSBN-732) at NavSource Naval History
- "Official US Navy homepage". https://www.alaska.navy.mil/.[dead link]
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